Road Decommission Team Leader

About Trout Unlimited

Trout Unlimited (TU) is a national organization with about 300,000 members and supporters organized into over 400 chapters and councils nationwide. This dedicated grassroots army is matched by a respected staff of restoration professionals who work out of more than 30 offices nationwide. These conservation professionals work at the local, state and national levels to ensure that TU is at the forefront of fisheries restoration and protection. Our mission is to conserve, protect and restore North America's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds. Our vision is that by the next generation, Trout Unlimited will ensure robust populations of native and wild coldwater fish once again thrive within their North American range, so that our children can enjoy healthy fisheries in their home waters.

Position Summary

Trout Unlimited in West Virginia is looking for energetic, intelligent and motivated individuals to join our growing staff for seasonal employment in 2017. TU is working with the USFS-Monongahela National Forest to assist activities that support native trout and aquatic resource conservation. We are looking to fill several entry-level, temporary positions with negotiable spring/early summer start dates and an anticipated end date of August 31st.

Position Description

Team Leads work 40 hour weeks (typically 4 days at10 hours/day) using an excavator to remove logging roads, returning the hillside to natural slope. This position requires the ability to lift 50lbs or more working in inclement weather. A background check will be required. Work will be based out of the Forest Service Station in Bartow, WV, with travel to multiple sites in the Monongahela National Forest.

Additional duties in support of the watershed program may be required and include, but are not limited to: tree planting, conducting stream surveys, assisting road decommissioning activities, supporting culvert replacement projects, water temperature monitoring, and education/outreach.

Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following:

Chainsaw experience and/or certification.

Trail maintenance or construction experience.

Experience running heavy machinery.

Knowledge of hydrology.

Knowledge of basic mechanical repair.

Previous leadership or teamwork experience.

This is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities.

How to Apply

Please send a letter of interest, resume and 3 professional references in a single attachment to wvtujobs@tu.org. Review of applicants will begin February 14th. Please note, this is a seasonal 3-6 month position depending on start date. Please insert the words "Road Decom Lead" in the subject line of the message. No phone calls please.